The average train between Trier and Essen Hbf takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Trier to Essen Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Trier and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Trier is at 6:41 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 4:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Trier to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Trier station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Trier to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Trier to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.
Book your Trier to Essen Hbf train tickets online with Süwex, National Express and 4 other operators.
The distance between Trier and Essen Hbf is 189.9 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and Duisburg Hbf in around 3h 54m.